Colorado native Mastay to wear ‘C’ for USPHL’s Jets
Fifteen teams crowned champions at Inland Empire Sun and Surf Labor Day Tournament
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BY MATT MACKINDER The Inland Empire Tournament Series kicked off the 2023-24 season Sept. 1-4 with 70 teams competing at the Sun and Surf Labor Day Tournament at Ontario Center Ice. A total of 15 teams brought home championship banners at the conclusion of the exciting weekend. 8U A Champion: Goldrush A1 Runner-up: Anaheim Jr. Ducks The Goldrush team brought home the banner with a 4-1 win over the Jr. Ducks. 8U B East Champion: Bakersfield Jr. Condors Runner-up: Anaheim Jr. Ducks This game was all offense as the Condors won it all with a 13-9 win over the Jr. Ducks in the title game. 8U B North Champion: Empire Hockey Club See IE on 12
BY MATT MACKINDER COLORADO HOCKEY HUB As a rookie in 2021-22, Devon Mastay and the Metro Jets went to the USPHL national championship game. Two years later, Mastay is a veteran defenseman with the Jets and will wear the ‘C’ for the team after recently being named captain for the Detroit-area club. “I want to thank God and the coaching staff for the opportunity and honor to be named captain,” said Mastay, a Westminster native. “It is a blessing that I get to be in a leadership position for such a prestigious program. When it comes to playing at Metro, there is always a high standard. The coaching staff prepares us for all situations so all we have to do is rely on our training.” When Mastay was a rookie, his older brother Cody, now starting his sophomore season at NCAA Division III Arcadia University, served as Metro’s captain, so lead-
FUTURE DECIDED: Fairfield native Ben Kevan recently committed to continue his hockey and academic career at NCAA Division I Arizona State University. Read more on page 3. Photo/Czech Hockey
SEPTEMBER 2023